"My sunshine land" Sicilia by isolina_it

Sicilia Travel Guide: 3,324 reviews and 6,828 photos

"the land where lemon trees bloom" , The cradle of the civilizations, THE FIRST MELTING POT, a continent in miniature, the "miraculous centre where so many radii of world history converge" (Goethe)

Sicily Region coat of arms

The Trinacria was for thousand years the sicilian symbol. It represents the triangular geographical form of the island. It is the symbolic representation of the monster to three legs, trìquetra (to three vertexes or triangular). Sicily, for her particular geographical configuration, is characterized by three promontories, Pachino, Peloro and Lilibeo and therefore well it suits him for that figure. From this configuration to three vertexes the name of Triquetra or Trinacria it came that gave, perhaps in Hellenistic epoch, that strange representation and characteristic at the same time, of a figure gorgonica to three legs, adopted even in some coins of the classical antiquity, and become then the official symbol of the island.

Delicious food

If you are on a diet, I strongly recommend you not to go to Sicily!

...you just can never finish what is on your plate...

Pros and Cons

In a nutshell:To have seen Italy without having seen Sicily is to not have seen Italy at all, for Sicily is the clue to everything" from Journey to Italy (Goethe)

Intro Updated Sep 5, 2003
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Religious windows Local Customs (10)

You will find many of this small windows with inside the image of the Virgin and some candles by the side. It stresses... more travel advice

Fresh tomato sauce Local Customs (10)

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South Markets Local Customs (10)

Outdoor markets abound all over Italy, offering travelers a unique source of souvenirs and consolation gifts for the... more travel advice

On the way to and from Sicily Transportation (1)

If you are going straight from home to Sicily, we recommend you fly from mainland Italy to the island. It is much easier... more travel advice

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Written Jul 23, 2004

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Comments (8)

Jim_Eliason Apr 2, 2008 at 6:12 AM Report Abuse

Great page!
backpacker2006 Aug 17, 2007 at 1:50 AM Report Abuse

I'm surprised about your knowledge of Sicily. I've read your pages (especially General Tips) with great pleasure! Heb je nog meer interessante tips?
Lady_Mystique Jan 16, 2006 at 8:35 PM Report Abuse

Wonderfully written pages on Sicily!!! I truly hope to visit there someday!!!
Luisanna Jul 26, 2005 at 5:11 PM Report Abuse

It's defenitely on my itinerary of places to visit in this life time :-))
aussiedoug May 5, 2005 at 6:08 AM Report Abuse

I plan to have 3 months living in Italy with my family some time in the next 2-3 years. I think we will have to have 1 month of that living in Sicilia & exploring this fascinating island. Wonderful tips you have written!
cheekymarieh Jul 11, 2004 at 10:29 AM Report Abuse

It looks like I will be spending a lot of time eating when I am in Sicily in August! Some excellent information.
travelife May 24, 2004 at 1:28 PM Report Abuse

Very informative page on Sicily. There's so much to see in Italy .....
inuit Sep 17, 2003 at 2:01 AM Report Abuse

cut and save this pages if you want to go to sicily. bravo